Women now empowered in Bangladesh: PM
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said more than 1550 women seeking to enter the parliament in reserve seats reflect that women’s awakening has occurred in Bangladesh. “When we see 1,553...
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Pahela Falgun celebration brings colour, joy in life
UNB, Dhaka : The festival-loving people of the country have been celebration Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring in the Bengali month of Falgun, with colourful attire, flower and songs. Falgun is the...
Sundarbans Day: World’s largest mangrove forest draws growing number of tourists
UNB, Dhaka : The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, has become a hub of activity, drawing nature enthusiasts from around the globe with its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. This natural wonder is...
With Pahela Falgun-Valentine’s Day, the nation eyes a festive February 14
UNB, Dhaka : On Wednesday, the start of Falgun, the eleventh month in the Bengali calendar and officially the start of the joyous Spring season of Bengal, falls on the same day as Valentine’s...
Focus on rural dev along with infrastructure: PM Hasina tells ECNEC
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday put emphasis on the rural development along with building infrastructure. “I think besides the infrastructural development we also need the overall development of the rural...
Cabinet to expand with new faces
Abu Jakir : The swearing-in ceremony for the twelfth National Parliament has concluded, and the formation of the new cabinet is complete. However, discussions have emerged regarding a potential expansion of the cabinet following...
Govt in dilemma over raising power tariff or floating more bonds to cut losses
BPDB incurred loss of Tk 47,788.17 crore in 2022-23, shows BPDB Annual Report UNB, Dhaka : The government is caught up in a dilemma in choosing the right option to reduce the gap between...
Sundarbans Day in southwestern region on Feb 14; a clarion call to love, save the forest
UNB, Khulna : Although February 14 is celebrated as Valentine’s Day, the people of the coastal areas of the Sundarbans celebrate the day as ‘Sundarbans Day’ with a call to come forward for protecting...
WITHDRAWAL OF INCENTIVE: Textile millers left in lurch
Al Amin : Textile mills, which flourished in late 1990s cushioning on 4 per cent subsidy, now fear big backlashes as the facility is weaned off. To survive in the competition, the entrepreneurs of...
BD searches for children illegally adopted abroad
Arab News : Billal Hossain was 8 months old when his mother Nurjahan Begum agreed to send him to day care at a charity-run orphanage near their home in a poor neighborhood of Dhaka....
ECP announces the complete results of Pakistan’s General Election 2024
XINHUA, ISLAMABAD : The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday announced the complete results of the country’s General Election 2024 held on Feb. 8. According to the election results announced for the...